Food scraps collection is a waste service that is currently gaining prominence as it helps to reduce this flow of waste to landfills.For this reason, the Village of Grayslake, in partnership with Waste Management, SWALCO, and Midwest Organics Recycling, is launching a NEW voluntary Residential Food Scraps Program.

The Village of Grayslake Residential Food Scraps Program offers residents several options for recycling food scraps:

Landscape Waste/Food Scraps Subscription Service (8-Month Program)

In conjunction with the Village’s landscape waste subscription service through Waste Management, residents may commingle/mix food scraps with landscape waste by placing food scraps at the curb in a rigid and lidded container, not exceeding 32-gallons capacity, or in a Waste Management provided 35-gallon cart (arranged directly through Waste Management for an extra $3.00/month). This option is included in the regular landscape waste subscription charge of $78.80. Collection occurs on a weekly basis beginning April 1st through November 30th.

In conjunction with the Village’s landscape waste sticker service
through Waste Management, residents may commingle/mix food scraps with
landscape waste by placing food scraps at the curb in a rigid and lidded
container, not exceeding 32-gallons capacity.
This option is a pay-as-you-go service. The price for each sticker is $2.29 and a new sticker is required with each pick-up. Collection occurs on a weekly basis beginning April
1st through November 30th.

Landscape Waste/Food Scrap stickers may be purchased at the local Jewel-Osco, Walgreens, and Ace Hardware.

Recycling Center Food Scraps Drop-Off Service

The Richard O. Whittington Grayslake Recycling Center, located at 585 Berry Avenue, is now accepting food scraps for drop-off. This is a FREE service to residents. The Center is open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, excluding holidays.